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LeBron James’ fans get a stat in the NBA GOAT debate vs. Michael Jordan backers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has turned up the heat on the red-hot debate about who really is the NBA’s greatest-of-all-time (GOAT) player.

Thursday night, James passed former Chicago Bulls star and current Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan for the top spot on the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list.

The Cavaliers star hit a 3-pointer with 2:40 left in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics that gave him 29 points in the game and 5,989 points in his postseason career.

A look at the historic basket that placed LeBron atop the all-time NBA Playoff scoring list, passing Michael Jordan (5,987) @NBAonTNT now pic.